Adult Psychiatrist - Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) - MD140

• Job Location: Bear Lodge - Portland, OR
• Position Type: Part Time
• Salary Range: $228211.00 - $308672.00Salary
• Job Shift: Day
• Job Category: UDS-Psychiatrist-20a-6, Title: Adult Psychiatrist - Assertive Community Treatment
• Location: Bear Lodge - 3636 NE Broadway St., Portland, OR 97232 & Adult Residential - 620 NE 2nd St., Gresham, OR 97030
• Schedule: In-person position with a flexible 0.5-1.0 FTE schedule based on candidate preference. 1.0 FTE employees typically work Monday-Friday and participate in on-call coverage. Part-time schedules will vary based on FTE and operational needs. Wage Range: $228,211.00 - $308,672.00 annual salary (based on a 1.0 FTE), Exempt.

Compensation for employees hired at less than 1.0 FTE will be prorated based on FTE status. If you are a motivated and dedicated Adult Psychiatrist looking for an opportunity to contribute to an organization making a positive impact, we want to hear from you!

At NARA Northwest, you’ll find a supportive work environment where every team member is valued and respected. Whether you’re passionate about healthcare, behavioral health, education, or social services, there’s a place for you to make a meaningful difference.

Company Mission: The mission of NARA NW is to provide education, physical, mental health services, and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and anyone in need.

About The

• Company: At NARA NW, we deliver services and support to Native American and Alaska Native communities, helping individuals lead healthier, more fulfilling lives

With over 450 employees across a variety of programs—including medical and dental care, addiction treatment, housing assistance, and enrichment initiatives NARA NW offers numerous opportunities for growth and advancement, all while making a tangible, positive impact on the lives of others.

Position Overview: The Adult Psychiatrist – Assertive Community Treatment is responsible for providing psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and medication management services to adults receiving services through NARA Northwest's Intensive Mental Health and Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) programs, while supporting Adult Residential services as needed.

This position serves as a key member of interdisciplinary treatment teams, providing clinical leadership, consultation, and coordination of care to ensure integrated, culturally responsive behavioral health services.

The Adult Psychiatrist works collaboratively with internal teams, community partners, and medical providers to support positive client outcomes and maintain compliance with all applicable regulatory and clinical standards.

What you will do: Provide psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, treatment planning, and medication management services for clients enrolled in Intensive Mental Health and ACT programs. Provide psychiatric consultation, coverage, and medication management services for Adult Residential clients as needed.

Monitor psychotropic medications and ensure compliance with applicable clinical, regulatory, and prescribing standards. Assess and treat co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders in collaboration with interdisciplinary treatment teams.

Collaborate with Clinical Managers, Program Directors, Team Leads, and interdisciplinary care teams regarding the psychiatric needs of clients. Participate in ACT team meetings, daily huddles, case consultations, treatment planning, and multidisciplinary staffing as required.

Provide clinical guidance regarding psychiatric and medical needs to support coordinated care and treatment decision-making. Coordinate care with primary care providers, community partners, hospitals, residential providers, and other external treatment resources.

Complete clinical documentation, assessments, treatment recommendations, and reports in a timely manner and in accordance with regulatory, payer, and organizational requirements. Support quality assurance, risk management, and compliance activities to promote safe, effective, and high-quality care.

Provide consultation and education to staff regarding psychiatric conditions, medications, and best practices in behavioral health treatment. Contribute to culturally responsive services that honor and support Native American and Alaska Native individuals, families, and communities.

Benefits are effective from the 1st of the month following the date of hire.

Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance through Kaiser Permanente 15 Paid Holidays (Listed Above) 13 Paid Days of Sick Time 13 Paid Days of PTO (Vacation accruals increase with years of service to a maximum of 26 days) $50,000 Life Insurance & AD&D Short Term and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Account Health Spending Account 401(k) with 4% Match Employee Assistance Program Inclement Weather Days (Snow Days) Public Student Loan Forgiveness -NARA NW is a local 501(c)3 nonprofit, FQHC How to apply: To Quick Apply, go to Careers – NARA NW (naranorthwest.org) Look for the position you want to apply for and submit a resume (Required) and cover letter (Optional), that’s all!

Feel free to contact recruiting@naranorthwest.org if you have any questions or would like to know where your application is in the process.

NARA NW Mission: Our mission is to provide education, physical and mental health services and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and everyone in need. NARA NW is fully committed to supporting sobriety.

To support NARA NW in its mission, all employees agree to refrain from illicit drug use, marijuana use, and prescription drug abuse, both on and off the job. In addition, all employees agree to model alcohol sobriety.

Modeling alcohol sobriety means not consuming, discussing, or promoting the use of alcohol, on the job, on social media and when in the community where the employee would be likely to be seen by NARA NW clients or community.

If in recovery, employees must have been sober/clean for a length of time sufficient to demonstrate that they will be able to remain sober.

Consistent with NARA NW’s sobriety policy, all employees, volunteers, interns, and contractors, as applicable, are required to sign a “Drug-Free/Alcohol-Free Workplace Certification Form” and NARA NW “Modeling Sobriety Policy Form” as a condition of employment to confirm that they are aware of this policy and that they agree to comply with it.

Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

This policy is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and its state counterpart Preference in hiring is given to qualified Native Americans in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, US Code, Sections 472 and 473). NARA Northwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Within the scope of Indian Preference, all candidates will receive equal consideration. Experience working with Native American/ Alaska Native community is considered a plus.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position.

While it is intended to accurately reflect the position’s activities and requirements, the agency reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties, as necessary.